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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.35, 1,033.04 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.35, 1,033.04 and 534.55 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.35 : 1,033.04 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.35/1,033.04 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.35x = 1,033.04 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.35x = 552,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,210.67/689.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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